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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.22, 63.22 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.22, 63.22 and 24.18 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.22 : 63.22 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.22/63.22 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.22x = 63.22 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.22x = 1,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528.66/42.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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